Evelyn M. Wedeman

Evelyn Mae Wedeman, 94, of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota formerly of Downers Grove, IL, went to her heavenly home with the Lord on October 10, 2010. She died at St. Marychr(39)s Innovis Health Detroit Lakes, MN surrounded by family.   Evelyn was born on August 16, 1916 to William and Edith (Renfranz) Beecher in South Bend, IN, and raised with one brother and two sisters. She graduated from Central High in 1934. She was united in marriage to Lawrence Albert Rosheck, in 1936, in South Bend. Their marriage was blessed with four children, Carol Anne, Laurna Mae, Johanna Sue and Lawrence Albert Jr. After the birth of their second child, the family moved to Downers Grove, IL. Her husband Lawrence Albert Rosheck died in 1969. Evelyn later married Herbert W. Wedeman in Downers Grove. For many years the couple owned and operated Sunbeam Roofing Company. In later years she was a volunteer at Good Samaritan Hospital, filling her life with happiness.   Evelynchr(39)s life and spirit were centered and grounded in her faith of Jesus as her Savior. Her years on earth gave witness to that faith throughout her life. She was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, in Downers Grove, participating in Bible study and quilting. She was a devoted reader of her Bible, newspaper, and favorite magazines. She was an avid letter writer to her family and friends. She often included a bible verse to mark a special occasion, a testament to her faith. She was a blessing to all the lives she touched. She enjoyed her travels with her husband Herbert, watching baseball and tending to her beloved cats. Her husband Herbert later became a resident at the nursing home in Glen Ellyn, IL. Evelyn moved to Detroit Lakes, MN, where she lived with her daughter Carol Gottenborg and became a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Audubon, MN.   Evelyn is survived by her husband Herbert W. Wedeman, three daughters, Carol Anne Gottenborg, Detroit Lakes, MN, Laurna Mae (Brian) Thomas, Columbiana, AL, and Johanna Sue ( Lawrence) Mosher, Wilsonville, AL. She will be missed by her fourteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband Lawrence Albert Rosheck and their son Lawrence Albert Rosheck Jr., her brother William Beecher, sisters, Bernice Beecher and Adelle Muncie. Blessed be her memory.